At the UNGA, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey defends India’s Operation Sindoor, accuses Pakistan of violating child rights and engaging in cross-border terror.
India’s Message at the UN
- At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India strongly condemned Pakistan for alleged cross-border terrorism and child rights abuses. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, part of India’s parliamentary delegation, said Pakistan is among the “most serious violators” under the UN’s Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda.
- Dubey defended Operation Sindoor, India’s counter-terror operation launched in May 2025, stating that it targeted nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). He called India’s actions measured, justified, and proportional.
Accusations Against Pakistan
- Dubey accused Pakistan of targeting border villages, leading to civilian deaths and injuries, including of children. He cited shelling and airstrikes in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region that harmed Afghan children.
- He also highlighted abuses within Pakistan, namely attacks on health workers and in girls’ schools, as documented in the UN Secretary-General’s 2025 CAAC report.
India’s Defence & Appeal
- Dubey emphasized that India’s response was “balanced” and in line with its right to protect its citizens. He contrasted this with Pakistan’s alleged targeting of civilians.
- He called on Pakistan to introspect, stop speaking on international platforms about others’ abuses without addressing the violations within its own borders.
- India also pointed out its own child protection efforts, such as Child Helpline 1098, which offers emergency support for children.
Why This Matters
- Speaks to rising tensions in diplomatic forums between India and Pakistan.
- Frames children’s rights and terror as intertwined issues in international law and global opinion.
- Underlines how India is trying to shape the narrative on cross-border security and human rights.
